Stephen has several years of experience in accountancy and finance, working for two small accountancy practices before joining the University in 2010. Since joining, most of this experience has been attained from working in the Finance Division at the University in three different roles, and for over three years working in grants and finance roles for the Department of Computer Science, and the Jenner and Ludwig Institutes.

Stephen studied at Oxford Brookes University and holds a BSc (Hons) in Accounting with Mathematics. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).